| S.No. |
Details |
Pages |
|
Dedication |
v |
|
Foreword |
vii |
|
Preface |
xiii |
Section I ::
Religion and Philosophy |
| 01 |
Vishnu Cult in
Ancient Tamil Literature |
2 |
| 02 |
The Two Sects in
South Indian Vaishnavism |
14 |
| 03 |
The Aazhvaars'
Concept of Salvation |
32 |
| 04 |
God-Soul
Relationship in the Naalaayiram |
42 |
| 05 |
The Naalaayiram as
Dravida Veda |
53 |
| 06 |
Bridal Mysticism
of the Aazhvaar |
65 |
| 07 |
The Value of
Weeping in Spiritual Life |
77 |
| 08 |
Vaishnavite
Philosophy from Tamil Sources |
83 |
| 09 |
Tiruvalluvar's
Philosophy of life |
102 |
| 10 |
Vaishnavite
Philosophy in South India |
109 |
Section II
:: Language and Literature |
| 11 |
Development of
South Indian Languages |
120 |
| 12 |
Tirukkural and its
Relevance to Modern Age |
133 |
| 13 |
Vedic References
in Cankam Literature |
140 |
| 14 |
Muttollaayiram - A
Study |
160 |
| 15 |
Kalingattap-parani
of Jayankontaan |
194 |
| 16 |
Nature-Poetry in
the Aazhvaars |
210 |
| 17 |
The Naalaayiram
and the Tirumurais - A Bird's Eye Comparative View |
220 |
| 18 |
A Critical Note on
the Codification of Naalaayiram |
226 |
| 19 |
The Place of Minor
Characters in Kambaramayanam |
241 |
| 20 |
Medical References
in Tamil Literature |
250 |
Section III
:: History, Education and Culture |
| 21 |
Institution of
Popular Culture in the Ancient Tamil Country |
258 |
| 22 |
The Concept of One
India in Ancient Tamil Literature |
274 |
| 23 |
Standards of
University Education |
288 |
| 24 |
Science Education
in Cankam Literature |
294 |
| 25 |
The Community that
has conserved the Dravidian Culture |
308 |
| 26 |
Highlights of
Tamil Cultural Influence Abroad in the Classical Period |
312 |
| 27 |
Tiruvalluvar's
Philosophy of Education |
322 |
Appendices |
|
Bibliography |
334 |
|
Index |
339 |
|
Prof Reddiar's
Publications |
345 |
